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The stock of housing for local authority & housing association

By Elli Kiely, Design & Innovation Director, HJK Construction

Open any newspaper in the UK, and it will mention the housing crisis in the UK. The actual extent of the crisis is hotly debated, but there is one thing everyone agrees on – there is undoubtedly a serious problem with the supply and demand

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How the UK can nurture a skills-based workforce

James Johns, Head of Corporate Affairs, UK, Workday

Nations across the globe are feeling a squeeze on skills. One recent McKinsey study found that nine in ten executives or managers are having trouble hiring people with the talent they need – or that they expect to have that problem in the next five years.

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Mail most influential marketing medium when it comes to winning votes in elections

New research challenges the idea that 2024 was the year of the ‘digital election’ – particularly for younger voters

New nationally representative research from Marketreach, the marketing authority on commercial mail, reveals that mail is more likely to have had an influence on voting intention than any other marketing channel across all ages. 27%

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Kylie Wilson appointed as Public Sector Director

Strategic diversification plan sees the creation of a new position that will extend TTC’s offering to new markets

TTC Group, the learning and development and training experts, has appointed legislation, risk and compliance training professional, Kylie Wilson as Public Sector Director. Her role will focus on developing and managing Public Sector relationships with law

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The Abolition of UK Non-Dom Regime: What It Means and How to Prepare

By Steph Gemson, Founder of TaxGem

In a landmark policy shift, the UK government has announced the complete abolition of the non-dom tax regime, effective April 2025. The reform will replace the current non-domiciled status with a residence-based tax scheme, fundamentally altering the tax obligations for thousands of non-dom individuals residing in the UK.

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UK COMMITMENT TO FALKLAND ISLANDS AS STRONG AS EVER AS MINISTER TRAVELS TO PAY RESPECTS ON REMEMBERANCE DAY

UK remains steadfast in support for Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination. Armed Forces Minister met service personnel, members of the Government of the Falkland Islands, and residents Visit to the South Atlantic islands is first by a Minister from the new Government, and the first of a Defence Minister since 2022

The UK has

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JAGGAER strengthens UK public sector leadership with Mark Roberts’ appointment

Roberts’ decades of experience will boost JAGGAER’s UK Public Sector strategy in Central and Local Government

Mark Roberts

JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement technology and supplier collaboration, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Roberts as its UK Public Sector Director. The appointment confirms JAGGAER’s long-term commitment to serving the UK

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How digital project management can help ensure compliance with the new Social Housing standards

By Katie Fradley, Product Development Director at Flowlio

Katie Fradley

The first half of 2024 saw major changes to social housing rolled out, starting with the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) new standards in February 2024, and the landmark Social Housing Regulation Act, which came into effect in April 2024.

These changes applied to

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How the new government can use AI to transform the public sector

By James Johns, Head of Corporate Affairs, UK, Workday

The new Labour government has set its sights on growth. 

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, have repeatedly highlighted their ambitions to bolster the economy. Meanwhile, the word ‘growth’ featured a healthy 74 times in the King’s Speech laying out the government’s

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CCLA-LED MODERN SLAVERY PROGRAMME ANNOUNCES PROGRESS ACROSS CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC POLICY AND DATA

Report details 65-strong investor coalition’s progress tackling modern slavery in UK company supply chains

‘Find it, Fix it, Prevent it’ Modern Slavery coalition now backed by 65 investors with collective assets under management and advice of £15 trillion. Launch of the CCLA benchmark on Modern Slavery spurs action across consumer goods, travel, retail, mining,

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Addressing the core issue

By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa

The new government brings with it new ideas on driving efficiencies and positive change within the public sector. It is a necessity in light of the state of the public finances.

Barley Laing

As it formulates its next steps in these areas the onus is

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New research shows apprenticeships are one of the construction industry’s biggest social value generators

Report from SCAPE and Social Value Portal reveals social value created by skills and employment has more than doubled since 2022

Room for improvement across the country through a stronger national campaign and focus on upskilling to support Labour’s growth agenda

New research has revealed that apprenticeships have become one of the biggest drivers

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Under Pressure Public Sector Managers Turn to Private Sector Boardroom Expertise

Unremitting financial pressures, ongoing staff reductions and the unforgiving need to deliver new political initiatives against tight budgets are leading local, regional and national government managers across the UK to turn to outsourced private sector business transformation experts for the delivery of organisational change and new services.

David Pinchard

A leading supplier of this

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Winvic Joins the Advisory Board of the Westminster Policy Liaison Group on ESG as the Voice of Construction

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has been invited to join the Advisory Board of the Policy Liaison Group (PLG) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), as the sole main contractor representing the construction industry. This

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Digital transformation relies on data – but does the civil service really understand it?

By Neil Mclvor, Head of Data for Public Services at technology consultancy, esynergy

Neil Mclvor

Under its newly appointed Chief Strategy Officer, Gina Gill, the CDDO has now kicked off a project intended to solve urgent governmental issues around “data quality”. Whilst undoubtedly important, this overlooks a vital first step; that is, educating

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HID Signo™ Readers Deliver Secure Path to GovPass Compliance for UK Government Facilities

Industry-Leading Readers Provide Seamless Integration, Security and Compliance with UK Regulations

HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces that its Signo™ Readers seamlessly integrate with the UK government’s GovPass standard, built on open standards for enhanced security and flexibility.

GovPass, the most secure government pass to date according to the UK government’s

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Time for the public sector to take the lead in driving efficiencies and change

By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa

The new government has new objectives and expectations, with an emphasis on positive change and efficiencies, which is important during a period when public expenditure is under pressure like never before.

Now is the time for the public sector to take the lead in driving

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TaxGem: What taxes might be impacted under a Labour government?

By Steph Gemson, Director, TaxGem

With the new Prime Minister in situ at Downing Street, businesses across the UK are keen to know what this will mean for them. And of course, as accountancy and tax professionals, we are here to advice our clients with whatever the future holds under a Labour government.

Some

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King’s Speech: Reader comments

Social care expert says King’s Speech was a ‘disappointment’ for millions who rely on care

Jody O’Neill, CEO and Co-founder, Curam

“The omission of any mention of policies to improve the social care system in the King’s Speech today is a disappointment for the millions who rely on it and are facing endless waiting

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Data of over 10,000 customers put at risk by HMRC breaches declared to ICO

Reporter: Stuart Littleford

More than 2,000 devices reported lost or stolen across seven government departments in 2023

Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, has today announced findings from annual Freedom of Information (FoI) responses into data breaches and device loss within government departments. The results highlight an alarming number

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